God, the reason for our hope

When was the last time tears streamed down your face, your heart ached, and your thoughts were too jumbled to think clearly? When did you know beyond a doubt that this time, for sure, your situation was hopeless?  How many years did it take for you to return to the reality you’ve known for years? To the part of God’s character that has always brought reassurance, warmth and truth? Maybe it only took a few days (perhaps merely a few hours) for you to discover, again, the God of All Hope in the midst of your despair and doubt. Whether it takes years or only hours, when we grab hold of our Bible, desperate to find the determination to persevere, we rediscover the hope, strength and u